This handmade, hand varnished viola is an excellent candidate for the intermediate player that is seeking a richer, more robust tone. Adjustment includes ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest, composite tailpiece with built-in fine tuners, and LVS synthetic core strings.

A beautiful, handmade, hand varnished viola made in Beijing, China. The neck and peg box are violin style to be lighter and narrower for easy handling. Tone is clear, ringing, and very responsive. The varnish is a red-brown oil, evenly hand applied. This traditionally crafted instrument has become our most popular instrument for beginners who need full size instruments and many players upgrading from the smaller sizes.

A significant upgrade from the same maker as Model 212B, with figured wood and decorative fittings, this is a very attractive viola. More careful top graduation and bass bar fitting result in a richer sounding tone. The instrument is available with an antique style of varnish. The varnish color and treatment vary significantly from viola to viola.

Another upgrade from the makers of the Model 212B and the Model 222B. This viola represents a very refined and beautiful tone as well as appearance. With even greater attention to top graduation and bass bar fitting the resulting tone projects well with a deep sweet sound. The varnish color and treatment also vary significantly from viola to viola.

This viola is handmade in China from flamed Italian maple and spruce. An upgrade from the Snow SA200, the Snow SA300 produces a very mature, robust tone. Varnish is hand-applied, with subtle antiquing.

This viola handmade in Beijing is a recent offering from Lisle Violin Shop sure to become a favorite! Tone is powerful, projecting and rich. The hand-applied varnish is usually amber to brown in shade with elegant antiquing. For those looking for a perfect combination of robust tone and beautiful appearance, this viola is unmatched.

Well-flamed, hand varnished maple and spruce come together to create a beautiful instrument from the hands of this master maker. This instrument is made in Xian, China. The tone is deep, powerful and rich. The varnish is heavily antiqued and distinctive in appearance.